Burger Fi took top honors at the 10th annual burger competition in Eastern Market. Second place went to Aljoom’s BBQ of Dearborn Heights; King Koney of Detroit came in third place. Frita Batidos of Detroit won the People's Choice award and Tiliani Italian Restaurant & Bar of Dearborn won Best Presentation.

Arabic for "Italian," Tiliani is one of Dearborn's top destinations since opening in 2023. Owner and chef Hisham Diab added an affordable date night option to the menu: the halal Tuscan platter for two. For $100, get the kale Caesar salad, risotto primavera, lamb chops, herbed chicken and fire-roasted shrimp. Add on a sweet ending like the strawberry shortcake gelato or wood-fired s'mores pizza. Open 5-10 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 1002 S. Military, Dearborn. (313) 444-8889. tiliani.com.

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“This is the best restaurant I’ve been to this year. The flavors alone were enough to win my heart, but I also want to call out the service. Knowledgeable staffers seem quite serious about their work and yet give off a vibe that they’re feeling proud and having a good time. It’s noticeable. “

“My last visit floored me: this is the best pasta I've had all year, easily. The small rigatoni was coated in a coral-colored "blush" sauce that had a kiss of spice and beautifully melted the large dollop of lemony, house-made ricotta.”

Metro Detroiters looking for unexpected dining experiences that also serve halal food will have a coastal Italian option in West Dearborn as soon as mid-May. Hisham Diab, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, is behind the project, which he’s calling Tiliani (derived from Arabic for “Italian”).